NCRI Women's Committee

In this episode, we're going to discuss the rising executions of women and the nationwide protests, particularly in the women's wards, against the death penalty. Just recently, on the morning of July 27, 2024, a woman was among four prisoners hanged in the Central Prison of Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan Province in western Iran. This execution marked the 15th woman executed in Ira...

Recently, the Iranian regime has a new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, in an election boycotted by a staggering 91 percent of the Iranian population. The big question we're exploring today is: will this bring any change for the women of Iran? That's what we'll be delving into in this episode. Who is Masoud Pezeshkian and what’s his background?  Masoud Pezeshkian, a general surgeon by...

Today, we bring you a selection of speeches from some of the world’s most prominent women who participated in that significant summit. This global support for Maryam Rajavi , the NCRI, and its platform for a free Iran coincides with the isolation of the clerical regime, as evidenced by the recent boycott of two rounds of presidential elections in Iran. In the first round, 88 percent of people abst...

This time of year coincides with many significant events in Iranian history, most notably the beginning of the Iranian Resistance against the Khomeini regime on June 20, 1981.  In this episode, we will examine women's crucial role in the 43-year struggle for freedom in Iran, from their involvement in the Iranian opposition to their current efforts within the Resistance Units inside Iran. We&a...

Today, we’re diving into the alarming rise in executions in Iran over the past month. In a surprising twist, this issue has been overshadowed by the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the second-highest official responsible for these executions. You’ve probably heard the news about Raisi, the Iranian regime’s president, dying in a helicopter crash. This news has brought immense joy and relief to the people o...

Since our last conversation, some shocking revelations have come to light. The BBC World Service recently uncovered documents revealing a harrowing incident involving Nika Shakarami , one of the iconic figures of the 2022 uprising in Iran. It's heart-wrenching to learn that undercover Revolutionary Guard agents kidnapped Nika, subjected her to sexual assault, and tragically ended her life by...

The clerical regime has launched a new round of ruthless crackdown on women since April 13, under the pretext of combatting improper veiling.  The new plan, called “Noor”, which means “light” has been implemented by the State Security Force to enforce the law, which has not yet been approved by the Guardian Council.  Over the past week, since the start of this plan, hundreds of women who openly op...

The month of March saw a milestone session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva with regards to the violations of human rights in Iran, in addition to several reports by human rights organizations shedding light on the Iranian regime’s crimes against humanity and violations of the rights of Iranian women and girls.  The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights violations in Iran, Professor Javaid...

First, we’d like to congratulate all women of the world on International Women’s Day and pay tribute to the women who have championed the cause of equality, made sacrifices, and paved the way for others, ushering in a new era. In this episode we’re going to discuss some of the issues covered by the NCRI Women’s Committee’s Annual Report 2024 which just came out on the eve of International Women’s...

Iranian girls face a myriad of challenges, including violence, forced marriages, school dropouts, and lack of access to medical care. Despite these obstacles, however, Iranian girls are showing extraordinary courage and determination, actively participating in protests against the regime. The roots of this defiance can be traced back to the 1979 Revolution , when thousands of teenagers rose up aga...

On the eve of the anniversary of Iran’s anti-monarchy Revolution on February 11, 1979, we prepared an episode devoted to the heroism of Iranian women who fought against the Shah’s dictatorship and opened the way for millions of Iranian women to participate in deciding the fate of their country. Support the show

In this episode, we’re going to discuss the escalation of crackdown on Iranian women, and of course, the people of Iran in general, and their resilient struggle to fight back.  Let’s start with a brief roundup of the events. ·         The Iranian regime carried out a massive 850 plus executions in 2023, that included 25 women and 20 political prisoners.  ·         Hundreds of rights activists and...

December 22 marks the birthday of Yalda Aghafazli , a young resistant woman, who lost her life during the protests in 2022. She’s called by her fellow compatriots, “the convict who did not express remorse.” She was named Yalda because she was born on the longest night of the year in 2002. In Iranian culture, the Winter Solstice is referred to as Yalda, symbolizing the triumph of light over darknes...

Welcome to this edition of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcast . Every year, December 7 marks the Day of Students in Iran. On December 7, 1953, three students were killed by military forces on the campus of Tehran University’s College of Engineering. Since then, this day has been known as Students' Day in Iran, honoring the struggles of Iranian university students. Iranian universities have lo...

With the International Day to Eliminate Violence against Women and Girls approaching, we’re shedding light on the disturbing reality of violence against women and girls in Iran . It’s crucial to underscore that what women endure isn’t just sporadic; it’s state-sponsored and institutionalized violence. Those opposing the regime face vicious violence. Last year, the regime callously killed young wom...

Born on April 2, 2006, Armita Geravand was a vibrant young woman, excelling both in athletics, as a third-degree black belt in Taekwondo, and as a talented painter. Her life was full of promise and potential.  Armita's life took a tragic turn in October, and her story sheds light on the oppressive mandates imposed by the Iranian regime, particularly the compulsory veil enforced on women and g...

Roya Zakeri was shopping at a pastry shop in downtown Tabriz on Sunday, October 15, but when she stepped out, some Hijab patrols and plainclothes agents confronted her and told her to put on her veil. When she refused to do so, they beat her so badly that her legs hurt. So she sat down on the ground and started crying out, “Down with the dictator,” and “Death to Khamenei.” Now, the woman who was l...

As we produce this episode, a young woman is currently fighting for her life in a hospital under a heavy security presence. In today's episode, we will delve into the heart-wrenching details of 16-year-old Armita Geravand 's battle for survival. Her story gained international attention after she was brutally assaulted by a Hijab enforcer. Join us as we explore the latest updates and the...

In this episode, we look into the sweeping dismissals of professors across at least 150 universities in Iran. This situation is both timely and alarming. The expulsion of students began several months ago, and now, in August, professors are also facing termination . These actions coincide with the approaching first anniversary of the nationwide uprising in 2022 and are driven by the regime's...

In this episode, we will probe into a haunting chapter of history, the 1988 massacre in Iran, which claimed the lives of 30,000 political prisoners. We’ll pay homage to their unwavering courage and explore the quest for justice that continues to this day. August marks the anniversary of this massacre, where the death commissions in prisons across Iran carried out a quiet yet hurried genocide. They...

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of our NCRI Women's Committee podcast. Today, we'll be delving into two critical developments that are making waves: the resurgence of the Guidance Patrols and the contentious Hijab and Chastity Bill.  Support the show

Welcome to the NCRI Women's Committee podcast. Today, we will focus on the recent resurgence of the Guidance Patrols, also known as the Morality Police, in Iran.   The Guidance Patrols have a history of enforcing a strict dress code on women, namely the mandatory hijab, in Iran. Last year, in mid-September, the violent beating and subsequent death of a young woman sparked nationwide protests...

In this episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcasts, we'll be diving into the findings of the recently released Global Gender Gap Report of 2023. In particular, we'll focus on gender gap in Iran, Iran's position at the bottom of the index and the gender disparities faced by women in the country. The World Economic Forum recently published its Global Gender Gap Report for 2023 , s...

In this episode of the NCRI Women’s Committee podcast, we have a pressing and alarming topic to delve into—the relentless pressures exerted on women activists from all walks of life to intimidate and terrorize Iranian society, to stifle any potential uprisings.  Furthermore, we will briefly examine the alarming escalation of executions in Iran and the inhumane treatment endured by the families of...

Welcome to the NCRI Women's Committee podcast. In today's episode, we will be discussing a concerning issue that has been occurring in Iran for the past five months: the chemical attacks on Iranian schoolgirls . Despite the severity of the situation, the Iranian regime has ignored the attacks and even denied their existence. Our guest will provide insights into the background of these at...